MJ wore the OG Bred 4 when he hit 'The Shot' over Ehlo in 1989. The 2024 Reimagined swaps nubuck for leather and brings back Nike Air on the heel. Currently $305 average on StockX with a 28% premium. Our reps skip that premium.
| Year | Version | Retail | Material | Heel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | OG | $110 | Nubuck | Nike Air |
| 1999 | 1st retro | $100 | Nubuck | Nike Air |
| 2008 | Countdown Pack (w/ AJ19) | — | Nubuck | — |
| 2012 | 3rd retro | $160 | Nubuck | Jumpman |
| 2019 | OG-spec retro | $200 | Nubuck | Jumpman |
| 2024 | Reimagined | $215 | Leather | Nike Air |
The 2024 Reimagined is the pair currently in the rep pipeline. Two big changes from the 2019: leather upper instead of nubuck (softer, more supple, ages differently), and Nike Air returns to the heel.
Retail was $215 on February 17, 2024 (dropped for MJ's 61st birthday + All-Star Weekend). Current StockX average: $305 — a 28% premium. The 2019 nubuck retro averages $541 (147% premium). The 1989 OG is $1,500+ deadstock when it surfaces.
Our reps land $150 (G5 tier) for the 2024 Reimagined leather spec. If you want the 2019 nubuck spec instead, say so on WhatsApp — different factory tooling, similar price point.
MJ wore the OG Bred 4 in the 1989 first-round playoff series vs Cleveland. Game 5 in Richfield, Ohio: Bulls down 100-99 with 3 seconds left. MJ takes the inbound at the free throw line, elevates over Craig Ehlo, hits the buzzer-beater. Bulls win, series over, MJ becomes MJ.
Every AJ4 Bred retro is walking with that history. Style code for the 2024: FV5029-006.
Style code FV5029-006. Tap any photo for full-screen. Every batch photo below is the actual pair we ship — not stock imagery.
Related dark colorways: If you're browsing Bred, also worth considering Black Cat (all-black nubuck) or the Jordan 4 Military Black reps (2023 GR) — all three fit a similar dark-toned rotation. WhatsApp us if you want spec comparisons.
Two things: (1) leather upper instead of nubuck. Softer, more supple, creates a slightly different creasing pattern. (2) Nike Air returns to the heel — 2019 dropped Nike Air, 2024 brings it back.
2019 was the OG-spec nubuck version — considered the more 'authentic' interpretation. Currently averages $541 vs 2024's $305. Rep pricing is similar for both specs; the difference at retail resale is about material preference, not availability.
Depends on what you want. Nubuck creases differently and holds shape better; leather is more supple and ages more visibly. Say which spec on WhatsApp — different factory tooling. Same price range for both.
SneakerNews reported Holiday 2026 as a target for another Bred release. Details unconfirmed at time of writing. If you want the returning 2026 version specifically, put it on the waitlist.
1989 first-round playoffs, Bulls vs Cleveland, Game 5 in Richfield Ohio. Bulls down 100-99, 3 seconds left. MJ took the inbound at the free throw line, hit a buzzer-beater over Craig Ehlo. Series over, Bulls advance. MJ wore the OG Bred 4.
Retail pricing, release dates, style codes, and colorway details on this page cross-checked against Jordan Brand SNKRS listings, StockX product pages, and Sole Retriever release records. Rep batch pricing reflects July 2026 landed-to-US-doorstep quotes.